True Visualization Essay

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Merriam-Webster defines visualization as such, “Visualization (noun): the formation of mental visual images.” Mary B. Ballou in her book Psychological Interventions: A Guide to Strategies defines visualization as “the practice of seeking to affect the outer world by changing one's thoughts and expectations.” Visualization techniques are used by a wide array of sports and professions to improve attitude, morale and performance, the Martial Arts & Sciences are no exception. When performing a kata, the karateka visualizes the kata before or during the performance of his movements, when breaking, the karateka visualizes the technique prior to performing the break. The Martial Arts & Sciences and visualization are far from strangers but in these modern times, they have drifted from each other significantly, leaving modern “Martial Life stylists” only using the basic functions of a far more superior tool (imagine having an iPhone and only using it to make phone calls). When using visualization as a tool for training in the Martial Arts & Sciences as well as other sports (especially those which are coached) practitioners and players are often centered or focused on a point which is the task at hand or the coach in reference to the task at hand and you either try to convince yourself you can complete or imagine yourself completing the task, or you’re told things like “see yourself _______.”, “think of yourself ________.” or “imagine yourself _________.”. These are all great visualization tools that have proven successful in boosting improving attitude, performance and boosting morale, but it’s only the tip of the ice berg. To get to the other 90% of that iceberg called visualization you have to step outside of the box and expand your mind, it won’t happen overnight but every journey begins with a single step. This is where the meditation and physical training

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